We talk show with Angelo Suntres, a passionate advocate for construction workforce transformation, to dive deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Topics The Hard Truths (Expectations & Realities) Generational Divide: Old School & New School Collide Mental Health & Construction Culture  Leadership That Actually Works Smashing The Class System The Crossroads (Technology, Modern Leadership, Mental Health) Retention & Training  Building Community  The Bred to Build Podcast is built for everyone looking to learn, grow, and lev ..read more

This is the first time MattBangsWood shares his story. We learn more about his influences, how het got started, and the mentality he's developed to stay hungry in the game. Episode Summary:  Family background and influences Building Up Contacts and Networking Social Media and Its Impact (Pros & Cons) Looking Forward and Supporting the Youth Advice to Those Starting Out  Where's Matt Going Next... -- Building Up Contacts and Networking: Matt's approach to networking and building contacts within the construction industry, especially leveraging social media. Key moments and str ..read more

Have you ever felt like you had a "make you" or "break you" project? We dive in with Victor Mezhvinsky, President and Founder of FORMA Construction, whose journey from emigrant roots to luxury builder is nothing short of inspiring -- Especially with one make or break project that defined his future. Episode Summary:  Family Journey and High Expectations The Epiphany and Entrepreneurial Drive Navigating Challenges and Building Success The Project That Defined His Future  Craftsmanship and Company Culture Innovation and Growth Mindset Liking the podcast? ? Subscribe to the podcast ..read more

On this episode we dive in with the legend, Ryan Smith (aka Roof Slayer), to discuss his journey of mastering framing and roof cutting, gaining knowledge, and embracing growth and mentorship. Episode Summary:  Ryan's Journey and Expertise The Market for Hand-Cut Roofs Passing Down Knowledge and Challenges Embracing Education and Mentorship  Ryan's Journey and Expertise: Ryan shares his journey into the construction industry, starting at 18 years old with a passion for carpentry. He discusses his role as the sole roof cutter for a custom framing company in Buffalo, New York, emphas ..read more

On this episode we dive in with Herb Sargent, President and CEO of Sargent Corporation, known for their heavy civil construction work across seven states in the Northeast. Episode Summary:  Exploring Sargent Corporation Transition to Employee Ownership Investing in People and Development Utilizing Podcasting for Company Growth Future Outlook and Personal Reflections -- Exploring Sargent Corporation: Insights into Sargent Corporation's extensive operations and its evolution into a prominent player in heavy civil construction. Herb's brief college experience and the pivotal decision to r ..read more

Office job not for you? You're not alone. Kyle Stumpenhorst (RR Buildings) started off studying Computer Science, found himself unhappy clocking in at an office job, and chose to pivot his career into post frame construction and has never looked back. Tune in to hear about Kyle's journey, growing a massive following on social media, what he plans to do next, and who has the best calves. Want to help pay it forward and support the next generation of trades? Snag an RR Buildings hat from Beach and Barn: $12.00 from each of these collaboration hats will be donated to Kid's Making It; a Wilmington ..read more

Cash is king in this industry. We dive in with Zaid Rahman, CEO of Flexbase, to talk about how they are creating a better system and platform for helping contractors get better access to capital, stay alive, and create a better business. ? Podcast Powered by Hammr ? The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... ?‍♂️ Zaid Rahman (Guest)Flexbase Website His LinkedIn ?‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @matt His YouTube His Instagram ?‍♂️ Brek (Co-Host)His Hammr Handle: @brek Web: Hammr.com Hammr on Instagram ..read more

How many times have you heard..."I don't want to train them because they're just going to leave." There's some truth here. You don't have a workforce forever. Marcus Gores thinks about building a construction company differently than most... Some folks may want to stay with Gores Construction forever, great, they will be trained. Some folks may want to learn skills to start their own business, great, they will be trained. And even better...they may become future subcontractors. Building a generational company is a commitment to people and having a long-term mindset. ? Podcast Powered by Hammr ..read more

We hop on to talk to Lydia Crowder about dropping out of college and pursuing a career in drywall. As a woman in construction, she's overcome the odds and shares some insights to running her business, training the next gen, and the art of showing up. ? Podcast Powered by Hammr ? The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... ?‍♀️ Lydia Crowder (Guest)Her Instagram Her Drywall Course on MT Copeland Her on the Build Show Network ?‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @matt His YouTube His Instagram ?‍♂️ Brek (Co-Host)His Hammr Handle: @brek Website Hammr.com ..read more

College wasn't for Justin. His father was a builder and he found himself in Arizona building everything from kidney bean pools, shark tanks, and monster pools to keep the desert residents cool.  On this episode we discuss more about:  What motivated him to specialize in pools  Lessons from another plumber in 2008  What qualities separate good builders from bad builders How to motivate your team and keep your team's morale high Training and retraining your team Getting your systems in place isn't your strong suit?Hammr has your back. Time tracking, payroll, benefits and c ..read more